The Science of Inorganic Coordination and Solid State Chemistry

The Science of Inorganic Coordination and Solid State ChemistryDescribing inorganic coordination and solid state chemistry is a difficult task because the words make no sense and you can never be too sure what someone means. If you are trying to describe a new chemical in the lab or talk about a new piece of equipment, it helps to have a clear idea of the science and terminology of the discipline. Even the most educated chemist may find it difficult to explain the theory of physics or what hydrogen is.A number of factors come into play when you attempt to describe an object or chemical concept in a way that is accurate and readable to others. You have the facts of the subject, which includes structure, physical properties, and bonds that bind the atoms, a description of the structure, chemistry and physics of the object you are describing, the important features of the physics, the relationships between the facts and the description, and finally the appearance of the substance in the laboratory or the classroom.The facts are essential, because the appearance of a substance or atom in a light sensitive sample can often lead to a better and more effective description. In a lab environment or classroom, a properly designed apparatus provides a great deal of accuracy in describing the properties of the materials involved. In the laboratory, the appropriate chemistry or physics learning workbook provides detailed descriptions of all experimental steps, including the specific compositions, concentration and specific structure.To give a brief description of an important concept, the reader needs to know the general physics of the universe and how it relates to the real world context. It is also important to understand how the concepts of structure, bonding, etc. work.Knowing these three areas of knowledge is essential to any good scientist. Understanding and using these three aspects of a substance is a must in any chemist or scientist.Describing inorganic coordinatio n and solid state chemistry in this way gives much more information and allows the reader to experience the subject much more fully. Once again, the science is basic, but it helps to have a working knowledge of basic terminology to put the science into proper perspective.It is easy to remember the three areas of science with the three types of efficient terms. Describing inorganic coordination and solid state chemistry becomes a lot easier once you know the concepts.

Five Tips to Motivate Children with ADHD

Five Tips to Motivate Children with ADHD For parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it can be very challenging to figure out exactly what motivates their students to study and complete homework. CEO Co-Founder Eileen Huntingtonof Huntington Learning Center says that parents should help their children get to know themselves as students and embrace techniques that work for them. While parents will find it difficult, if not impossible, to change their childrens behavior, modifications to their study habits and learning environment are far more likely to be helpful, says Huntington. To motivate children to strive toward academic success, she suggests these five tips: Establish good organizational habits. Nothing will hamper an ADHD childs ability to succeed like weak organizational skills. At a minimum, children must maintain an orderly desk and backpack and create a reliable system for keeping track of papers and making sure they hand in all work. Parents should keep an eye on their childrens organizational skills and work with them to make adjustments whenever needed. Follow a schedule. Time management can be hard for the ADHD student. A student planner with all test and project due dates is a must, but more important are the habits of using such a tool. Parents should help their children get used to estimating how long tasks will take and planning their time accordingly. They should also teach their children to pull out the planner at the beginning and ending of every class and record all assignments, due dates and other reminders. Write it down. Whether an ADHD student has a smartphone or a paper planner, its critical that he or she gets into the habit of writing down important things the moment the student hears them. Parents can teach their children to keep a pad of sticky notes on them at all times, make good use of the reminder function on their phone or use some other method. Having a master to-do list (in addition to a more structured schedule in the day planner) is a good starting point when students set out to create a daily action plan. Break tasks down. Learning to prioritize homework can be difficult for ADHD students. Its best to divide longer, harder assignments into smaller steps that students can assign themselves and check off one at a time. This type of approach gives students manageable to-dos, which discourages procrastination and is less daunting. Adopt the right study habits. Parents must help their children recognize the way they study and learn best and stick to those habits. Its important to remember that an ADHD students preferred study methods are likely different than those of his or her parents. This is fine and to be expected. The point is that children need to do what is most effective for them. ADHD students with strong impulsive/hyperactive tendencies might work best when pacing or sitting on a balance ball. Those with mainly inattentive type ADHD likely focus best in a distraction-free room. Its wise to test out different approaches and pay attention to what does and doesnt work. It can be a challenge to find ways to successfully motivate children with ADHD, butHuntington reminds parents that establishing good routines is key. It takes practice for children with ADHD to stay on top of established habits, but with diligence, these students will be successful, she says. With each small accomplishment, they feel good about what they have achieved and motivated to sustain those positive feelings. If you are the parent of an ADHD child who needs help motivating to do his or her best work in school or is otherwise struggling, call Huntington at 1 800 CAN-LEARN. About Huntington Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader.Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntingtons mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.huntingtonhelps.com. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. 2018 Huntington Mark, LLC. Huntington Learning Center, the three-leaf logo, and 1 800 CAN LEARN are registered trademarks of Huntington Mark, LLC. Each franchised Huntington Learning Center is operated under a franchise agreement with Huntington Learning Centers, Inc. SAT is a registered trademark of the College Board. ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc. These entities were not involved in the production of and do not endorse either program.

Linking Words and Phrases in English - English Lesson via Skype

Linking Words and Phrases in English - English Lesson via Skype Linking words in phrases in English are really important as they help you to join ideas together and create more complex sentences.We can use them in many situations such as adding

Beijing Aston Educational Consulting Company Limited

Beijing Aston Educational Consulting Company Limited Beijing Aston Educational Consulting Company Limited Aston English Aston English is the flagship division of The Aston Educational Group. Aston English started in the city of Dalian in 1996. From the humble beginning of a single school it has flourished into one of the largest ESL operators in China with over 122 schools in 70 cities across 22 provinces. Locations We have schools across the whole of China, from Inner Mongolia to Guangdong, Xinjiang to Jiangsu. This gives teachers a choice as to the kind of lifestyle they want when they come to experience China. We currently have schools in 7 of the top 20 cities for foreigners to live in China as voted in International Talent Magazine. Curriculum Syllabus We have spent many years developing our own curriculum and syllabus. Our primary focus is on spoken and listening English with reading and writing as a secondary. Teachers will have full support with regard to text books. They are given a Teachers guide, Text book and Workbook for each level that they are responsible for teaching Class Levels We have two level sets, Kindergarten and Pre School levels and then Primary school through to High school levels. Training and Development Before teachers start their contract they are required to go on a compulsory training course called TCERT training. This is an induction and orientation course where the newly employed teachers are introduced to the course books and materials they will be using during the course of their employment. They will also have the opportunity to share ideas in workshops and do practice classes to get them warmed up and some initial classroom experience. Teacher development is very important to Aston. During the course of a teachers employment they will have the opportunity to request coaching or observe peer classes to help them improve or develop as teachers. Classroom Environment Currently Aston English is undergoing an upgrade. We have our traditional Aston English Schools and then we have what is called Aston 3.0 which utilizes interactive whiteboards, activity rooms where children can use and develop their English in real life situations while also stimulating their creativity. View our Brochure

Jack of all trades master of none! - ALOHA Mind Math

Jack of all trades master of none! Jack of all trades master of none! Most parents would have used this phrase on their kids. How difficult do parents find it to get their kids hooked on to an extracurricular activity and then have them to master it. Children these days have a very short span of attention and easily get distracted, they quickly tend to get bored and want to shift or even sometimes quit these classes. As parents how would one tackle this issue? To start with listen to what your child thinks about his after school classes. Are complains like the classes are boring, teachers are strict, I am not interested in the class or simply none of my friends do this? Once you have heard them out the next step should be to interact with the other kids and their parents who take the same classes. Understand the teaching style and enroll the teacher in to help motivate your kid. Leverage on the Buddy system: Try to find friends who are taking the same instrument, and with the help of the teacher get line up your kid with a few of the fellow students who are motivated and doing well. Introduce a little friendly competition (No harm trying it!). Get involved in a positive way by listening to your child’s experience the class and make positive observation which in turn should encourage them. Always help them recognize that they will soon enjoy all the reward for the efforts and time they put in. At last remind your child that quitting a particular class may be a decision they will deeply regret later on. I am sure as parent after you have tried all this you have given your best shot here and the rest is destiny. Please share your experiences with us if you have tackled a situation like this.

Five Ways To Succeed Every Semester

Five Ways To Succeed Every Semester Do Homework RegularlyOf course this is easier said than done, but when done properly it can be extremely rewarding. Setting aside time everyday to finish homework for your class has many benefits such as lessening your workload, making the subject easier to understand, and making homework easier to complete. When you do homework regularly for a class you are training your brain to understand the ideas and concepts that are being taught in that class and as a result it will be much easier to excel in that course. Not only does it train your brain it also trains your muscles. By doing something repeatedly everyday your muscles start to become accustomed to it, whether it be typing on a computer or writing on a piece of paper the more you do it the easier it will be! Lastly doing homework regularly will significantly lessen your workload and have you feeling much more at ease compared to if you procrastinated and tried to do a week's worth of work in one day.Have The Right FriendsThis c an often be overlooked and not thought of at all, but the people around you can play a big role in your habits. If you have friends that do not do their work often and tend to slack and put off academics then you may follow suit. It is best to be around students that are motivated and encouraging when it comes to schoolwork because it will help you stay focused! I'm not saying that you should cut all ties with your friends that are not studious pupils, but knowing when you should and should not be around certain people when working can help a lot when trying to succeed in school.Use The TextbookOften times when a student is struggling in the class it is not the subject, but in fact it is the teacher. Every teacher has a different method of teaching their subject and it may not work for every student so when all else fails use the textbook! It will be a much better use of your time to read the textbook and do the practice problems if there are any than to sit in a class and learn not hing at all.Manage Your ClassesWe have all at one point felt overwhelmed with work from the multiple classes we have to take for school and it can get out of hand! It is best to map out all your assignment deadlines and then plan which day and time to work on them. Keeping a schedule for when to do each assignment can help you avoid forgetting an assignment and working on multiple assignments all at once!Keep A Calm MindsetStressing over a class is something that many students go through and stressing can only make things worse! Stressing can cause you to make mistakes on assignments or tests, affect your sleep schedule, and even affect your motivation to succeed. An easy way to reduce stressing from school is to follow the previous four tips mentioned. If you are already doing the previous four tips mentioned then great, but make sure to do everything in moderation! Overworking yourself is just as bad as underworking yourself! Make sure to take breaks from schoolwork and studying b ecause if you do it for prolonged periods of time it can become very tiring which may impair your learning abilities.

A Closer Look 8 Major World Languages Thatll Steal Your Heart

A Closer Look 8 Major World Languages Thatll Steal Your Heart One of the great thrills  of language learning is just in choosing a new system of culture, symbols and meaning to tackle.Often, the choice is not made in the head, but in the heart:Were in love with Brazilian music, and so we learn Portuguese.Were in love with a Catalan girl, and so we learn Catalan.Or were in love with cheese  and cinema, and so we learn French.But when those sorts of adventures are conquered or run aground, we might next want to pick from among the worlds 6,000 languages based on some actual foresight and pondering of the evidence.Now maybe you prefer the obscure, but if you find it  most practical to  consider one of the major world languagesâ€"which are generally defined as languages that get some use and respect beyond their own cultural/geographical groupâ€"then heres a closer look at eight of the big ones. How and Why to Pick a World  Language to LearnSince  high school, I have taken on  six languages in which I eventually became fluent, but I have also spe nt a significant amount of time (more than a year total) on completely failing to learn three more. Languages are intoxicating, alluring temptresses. It is fun to grab a textbook  and jump in.But before I had poured so much  time and effort into those three failures, I wish I had more carefully weighed their benefits, and the costs and practical issues that would eventually drag me down and cause my motivation to flag. Heres what I have found to be the top considerations to make  before taking the plunge in terms of world languages and their practicality for you.Practical considerations:Travel: How will this language enrich or enable travel experiences?Business: In my line of work, what opportunities could this language open up?Personal: Does this enrich my personal, social, family or romantic possibilities?Cultural: What music, literature, film, theater, television, etc. can I enjoy or create in this language? What activities (dance, martial arts, sports, etc.) can I take part in w ith it?Linguistic considerations:Difficulty:  How far removed is this from the languages that I know? What special challenges does this language present in terms of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and writing systems?Linguistic appeal:  What are the wild and interesting thrills that this languages grammar and vocabulary may open up as ways to  experience and reflect on the worlds events  and emotions?A Closer Look: 8 Major World Languages Thatll Steal Your HeartHere are the major world languages to consider, and a look at their selling points for the language-learning addict.EnglishIf youre reading this, you of course probably already speak English. But for the purposes of comparison with those to follow, consider that this is the worlds lingua franca in just about every domain.  One larger estimate puts the total number of (native, fluent and attempted) speakers at 2 billion, or roughly one-third of the worlds population. There are so many enriching thrills to be had in speaking other languages, but this is the single most practical language you can speak.That said, consider that another two-thirds of the planet dont  speak English, and that many (well, most) of those who do  speak it do so pretty badly. Youre going to have more interesting adventures in human  communication if you can master one or more of the other major world languages below.SpanishSpanish is spoken in Spain and in a large swath of the Americas, both of which are very appealing areas in which to live and travel. Instituto Cervantes puts the total number of native speakers at 470 million, and the total number of speakers worldwide at 559 million.Spanish also has an outsized cultural presence in the world thanks in particular to its contributions to music, film, literature and television. Ive met a number of people in my travels in Eastern Europe and Brazil, for instance, who have picked up Spanish simply because they enjoy dancing tango or watching telenovelas (soap operas).Many learners find this to be a relatively easy language to tackle, though any such judgement is of course subjective based in particular on your experience with languages close to it. But, if youve studied Latin, French or other Romance languages, you will of course find this approachable.It also shares a lot of words with English, particularly those which in English are descended from Latin.Pronunciation for many learners can be quite easy to approach, since there are only five base vowels to deal with and they are quite separate from each other; even if you dont hit them exactly youre still going to be understood. The writing system is also quite simple to learn, with very nearly one sound for each letter of the alphabet.FrenchThe French government tells us that there are 220 million French speakers on the planet, including those who speak it partially. It is, after English, the most taught language on the planet, and an important language for diplomacy. It is one of six working languages for the U.N., one of three procedural languages for the E.U., and the sole language for deliberations of the Court of Justice of the European Union.The language can be relatively easy to understand for English speakers because it shares a lot of cognates with English, thanks to the two languages intertwined histories. On the other hand, it has up to 17 vowels, depending on what you count, which  can make pronunciation a bit difficult, and the spelling system, while better than that of English, is not exactly straightforward.Mandarin ChineseThe Chinese government insists that Chinese is one single language, but since there are quite a number of not particularly mutually intelligible varieties under that umbrella, as a language learner youre going to have to start with just one. And in terms of practicality as a world language, your best choice is Mandarin, which has 897 million native speakers.Even Mandarin has a wide range of variation, but the standard version is a lingua franca in Ch ina, and can be used by Mandarin speakers from various dialects to communicate.For those coming from a tone-free, Latin-script-using language like English, Mandarin can certainly appear frightening, and it is indeed a challenge. It is difficult for adult learners to get used to using tones as part of communication  and memorizing the 4,000 characters known to  an average educated Chinese person is daunting.One blogger points out  the many challenges, including cultural factors that can be discouraging as well, including a Chinese propensity to laugh at any mispronounced phrase. On the other hand, Chinese has no cases, declensions or genders, and the tense system is relatively straightforward. If you have a personal desire to learn Chinese, you can rise to the challenge!ArabicAs with Chinese, Arabic is considered a single language, but from the point of view of a language learner it is a variety of not-mutually-intelligible, um, dialects, and you will have to pick one. There are 267 million total Arabic speakers in the world, and no one dialect is dominant, so youll have to pick based on which region or culture interests you the most.There is also the literary version of the language, Modern Standard Arabic. It is used in most written documents and in news broadcasts, and spoken as a second language by educated people throughout the Arab world. It is one of the six official languages of the United Nations, and it is related to Classical Arabic, which is the language of the Quran.However, from the point of view of a language learner it can be quite frustrating to have the purely spoken dialect used by people in conversations and the written form to learn as well, with little overlap between them. This means that  a decision to learn Arabic generally means learning two languages.The writing system is from right to left, and the cursive (connection of an entire word) can make it difficult to approach at first. But there is at least much more consistency between sp elling and pronunciation than one finds in English, and so reading and writing can be mastered rather quickly. The language uses  three cases, eight noun declensions, and lots of other inflections that can be challenging.RussianNative Russian speakers number 171 million  according to one count, and the language is important on the world stage, with second-language speakers located particularly in the former Soviet republics. One count puts total speakers at 260 million.This gives you a huge range of lands that you could travel over and make use of the language, and these are places where often it can be harder to find people with passable English skills.The spelling system is not as scary as it looks. The 33 letters indicate mostly regular pronunciation patterns (though stress and what it does to vowels can be hard for learners to predict). The grammar on the other hand is duly frightening; cases are complex and there are many irregularities.The same is true for verb conjugations, t hough the use of perfective and imperfective aspects  to indicate the degree to which something is finished can be rather new and fun.PortuguesePortuguese counts some 202 million native speakers in the world, and one of the main appeals is that the language provides  the best music on the planet. For me, listening to music was an unending source of motivation in  learning the language.Most learners  will decide between the European or Brazilian varieties, which are written similarly, particularly since the recent standardization, but have quite different pronunciations and vocabularies.Like Spanish and French, this is a Romance language, so if you speak either one of those languages or Latin, this will be a relatively easy project. Pronunciation of some sounds, particularly open and closed vowel sounds, can be difficult for language learners.In terms of grammar it could be considered a bit more complex than other Romance languages, as Portuguese has  more total ways to inflect verbs , although in practice many of these are not used so much, particularly in the Northeast of Brazil and among less-educated speakers.HindiHindi has  some 260 million native speakers, is the official language of a number of Indian states and is used at the national level as well by many non-native speakers. It is written in the Devanagari script, from left to right, and the pronunciation is phonetic and regular.Hindi  is an Indo-European language, and that coupled with British colonization has left some cognates between English and Hindi. Tenses are straightforward but do not of course correspond exactly to English tenses, which can make choosing the right one a bit of a challenge.Which is the best language for you? I cant tell you that, of course, but I hope that this has given you a few clues as to where you might want to head.While this post focused on world languages, you definitely may also want to consider smaller, regional languages. While they can be less useful in a practical sense, there is a real joy in being able to speak a bit of Quechua or Catalan with a native speaker, who will often be surprised and quite  grateful for your efforts.So whether you go for one of the big world languages or a lesser-known dialect, I hope you enjoy the journey!Mose Hayward blogs about language learning, dating and failure at TipsyPilgrim.com.